14 July 2020 · Planning Committee
13, Ballaughton Park, Saddlestone, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 1la
The proposal involves the additional use of one ground floor room in a three-storey mid-terrace dwelling as a small-scale photography studio, seeing 1-2 clients per week for up to 4 hours each between 9:00 and 18:00, with no staff or external changes.
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The officer acknowledged the proposal is contrary to the 'predominantly residential use' designation in the Douglas Local Plan but found it acceptable as an ancillary use to the dwelling with no exter…
General Policy 2
Requires development to respect site/surroundings in siting/scale/design, not adversely affect amenity/character/road safety/access/parking, and not prejudice adjoining land. Officer found no visual impact from no external changes, minimal amenity disturbance from low-intensity use, sufficient parking, and no highway safety issues, thus compliant despite residential zoning.
Business Policy 10
Permits retail only in town/village centres except neighbourhood shops in large residential areas. Officer noted photography studio (professional service 1.2) is appointment-based with negligible trade diversion from centres, small-scale ancillary use acceptable in residential context.
Transport Policy 7
Requires parking per Department standards (assembly/leisure: 1 space/15m²). Officer confirmed one on-site space available for customers plus estate space, sufficient for 1-2 weekly clients, no adverse highway impact, supported by Highway Services.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
Operating hours
The use hereby approved shall only be undertaken between 9:00 to 18:00. The use shall not be undertaken at any time on Public Holidays. Reason: To ensure that the development is undertaken in accordance with the application details and in the interest of protecting neighbouring living conditions.
Limited area
The area of the building to be used for photography studio shall be limited to that shown on the floor plans forming part of the application and the use hereby permitted shall not extend into any other part of the premises. Reason: To minimise the disturbance to adjacent residential occupiers and to protect the residential character of the locality.
Personal use only, no staff
The use hereby approved shall only be for the benefit of the applicant while they are resident at 13 Ballaughton Park, Douglas and no staff may be employed and/or work at the premises. Reason: Although the specific details of this application have been found acceptable, any change to its operation will require fresh assessment.
Driveway parking
The driveway and access shall be kept available and unobstructed for parking at all times. Reason: To ensure construction of a satisfactory access and in the interests of highway safety.
no objection (24/03/2020)
does not oppose this application (01/04/2020)
Douglas Borough Council and DOI Highways Division both have no objections to application 20/00292/C for additional use of a residence as a photography studio.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.; It should be noted that the comments are made in relation to the Town and Country Planning Acts and does not imply approval or consent under any other relevant enactment, byelaw, order or regulation.
Department of Infrastructure (DOI) Highways Division
No ObjectionDo not oppose; DNO on 01.04.2020
